Best Adventure Anime of the 2000s

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 458 adventure titles spanning 2000–2009.

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Studio Ghibli · 2001 · 1,401,964 ratings
Audience opinions on 'Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi' are divided. Many praise the film's stunning visuals, music, and...
8.8
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Studio Ghibli · 2004 · 1,016,877 ratings
Audience opinions are divided on Howl's Moving Castle. While praised for its stunning visuals, animation, and music,...
8.7
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Artland · 2005 · 296,293 ratings
Mushishi is praised for its beautiful art, sound design, and philosophical themes, offering a unique and calming...
8.6
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Gainax · 2007 · 968,589 ratings
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a highly praised anime celebrated for its over-the-top action, memorable characters, and...
8.6
5
Manglobe · 2004 · 681,695 ratings
Samurai Champloo is generally well-received for its unique style, blending samurai themes with hip-hop culture. The...
8.5
6
Nippon Animation · 2000 · 312,218 ratings
Overall, "Hunter x Hunter" is highly regarded as a standout shonen anime with a compelling storyline and well-developed...
8.4
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Brain's Base · 2009 · 288,683 ratings
Audience sentiment is divided. While many appreciate the focus on character relationships and accurate adaptation,...
8.3
8
Nippon Animation · 2002 · 70,263 ratings
The OVA is highly praised for its intricate plot, character development, and thematic depth, particularly Kurapika's...
8.2
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Nippon Animation · 2004 · 83,410 ratings
Audience sentiment is mostly positive, praising the character development and action, but some find the pacing and...
8.2
10
Madhouse · 2000 · 233,006 ratings
Cardcaptor Sakura is a beloved classic magical girl anime praised for its heartwarming story, excellent character...
8.2
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A.C.G.T. · 2003 · 105,318 ratings
Kino's Journey is a thought-provoking anime that explores the darker aspects of humanity through its episodic tales....
8.2
12
Madhouse · 2002 · 94,341 ratings
Audience sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, praising the film's artistic merit and innovative storytelling. Some...
8.2
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TMS Entertainment · 2002 · 50,611 ratings
Audience opinions are divided, with some considering it one of the best Conan movies due to its engaging VR concept and...
8.2
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Bones · 2007 · 171,834 ratings
Sword of the Stranger is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning animation, particularly its fight choreography, and...
8.2
15
Imagin · 2008 · 413,116 ratings
The audience generally appreciates Spice and Wolf for its unique blend of economics, fantasy, and well-developed...
8.2
16
Bones · 2003 · 928,423 ratings
The original Fullmetal Alchemist anime is viewed as a classic by many, though some find its ending and divergence from...
8.1
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Nippon Animation · 2003 · 91,979 ratings
The audience generally enjoys the Greed Island arc, appreciating its faithfulness to the manga and exciting MMORPG...
8.1
18
Production I.G · 2007 · 80,239 ratings
Seirei no Moribito is generally well-received for its strong production values, compelling characters, and immersive...
8.1
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Production I.G · 2007 · 46,681 ratings
The Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations OVA is generally well-received as a significant improvement over the original anime...
8.1
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Studio Pierrot · 2007 · 2,122,649 ratings
Naruto evokes strong, divided opinions. Many appreciate its themes of friendship and character development, but others...
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